by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Clemson ranks in comparison to other schools with microbiology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Clemson was ranked #34 on College Factual's Best Schools for microbiology list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Clemson University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in microbiological sciences & immunology. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in microbiology from Clemson. This makes it the #37 most popular school for microbiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of microbiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Clemson is $37,067. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,921 for all microbiology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Clemson, microbiology students borrow a median amount of $25,762 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,375 for all microbiology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the microbiology majors at Clemson University.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in microbiology from Clemson in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Clemson are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Microbiological Sciences & Immunology from Clemson in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clemson University with a master's in microbiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 430 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 72 |
| Genetics | 70 |
| Zoology | 6 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 5 |
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